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   Brian_Brady | Mar 08, 2002 11:59pm | #1

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   Bruce,

   I have a Keller system (the one with the aluminum plates). It is very easy to setup the first time. Every time you use is it is quite easy as well. You cut all of your tail boards first, then use a knife to transfer one of the pin locations on each end of the pin boards and then cut the pins. I have found it to be very accurate. I have done chests that were nearly twice as wide as the jig without a problem. On the down-side, everything is evenly spaced and looks machine cut. Not necessarily a bad thing, just the way it is.

   I have not had a problem with the 3/4" thickness limitation. I would cut thicker material by hand. The jig is great for quick kitchen drawers and such where the dovetails won't be seen all of the time. Also, you can't do half-blind dovetails, only through. So for kitchen drawers, I would apply a false front.

   Brian